You barely hear anything during a phone call with your iPhone 8?
Then most likely the earpiece is broken. In this photo tutorial we show you step by step how you can replace the defective earpiece on your own to get a perfect sound quality again.
We at iDoc wish you every success with your repair! We would also appreciate an honest evaluation of our manual.
Required tools
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Heat gun
Heat gun
You can use a heat gun to heat parts that are glued on so they’re easier to remove. In most cases, you can also use a hairdryer.
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For storing screws
For storing screws
We recommend storing your screws so you don’t mix up the various screws and small parts.
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Tweezers
Tweezers
We recommend using tweezers to remove screws and various small parts from your device.
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Pick Set
Pick Set
You need a flat but stable tool such as a pick to pry out parts that are glued in place.
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Plastic prying tool
Plastic prying tool
You need a flat plastic prying tool to disconnect the various plugs and connectors.
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Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver
Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver
You need the right screwdriver for removing pentalobe PL1 screws.
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Phillips PH00 screwdriver
Phillips PH00 screwdriver
You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.
from €10.84 on Amazon
Required replacement part
- iPhone 8 Earpiece
Getting started with the repair of your iPhone 8
If you get stuck or have questions, you can post a comment. We’d be happy to help.
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Switching off your device
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Removing the rear case screws
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Heating up the display
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Detaching the display
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Opening the display
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Disconnecting the battery connector
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Disconnecting the display connectors
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Disconnecting the FaceTime connector
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Removing the earpiece
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Installing the earpiece
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Attaching a new adhesive frame
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Attaching the FaceTime connector
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Connecting the display
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Attaching the battery connector
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Attaching the display
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Fastening the rear case screws
The right tools for your repair
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